- Company
- Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location
- Berg River Dam
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
- Reference
- 131126/31
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026 (10 days left)
About this post
The Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for a Water Plant Superintendent (Team Leader) in Berg River Dam. It is a permanent post on salary level 6, paying R280 278 per annum.
Section: Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- A Senior/Grade 12 at NQF level 4 qualification.
- Five (5) years’ experience in operations and infrastructure operations.
- The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B; a Code C1 or higher).
- Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the Area Offices jurisdiction.
- Understanding of policy implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation principles.
- Knowledge in managing human resources management.
- Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Disciplinary knowledge in public administration.
- Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
- Knowledge of flood controlling.
- Understanding of government legislations.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
What you’ll do
- Coordinate shift operations of pump stations, dam and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
- Coordination of maintenance at pump stations, dam and dam walls pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
- Implementation of OHS and legal compliance.
- Management of human resources.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number 131126/31 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries: Mr A Mgidi Tel No: (021) 876 9900
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Preference will be given to candidates from the Geographical Area.
Download the editable Z83 application form (official DPSA PDF). It is free: nobody may charge you for it.
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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